Eating out at a restaurant should be an experience, especially if it’s for a special occasion. A good restaurant serves tasty food, but it’s even better if your surroundings are as exciting as the dishes. There are plenty of places in Amsterdam that are Instagrammable, but not all of them could be called beautiful restaurants. However, the places on this list are truly stunning.
10 Beautiful Restaurants You’ll Absolutely Love in Amsterdam
1. The Living Room By Bodon
This plush, sleek restaurant combines all the charm of a French brasserie with splashes of more tropical decor such as huge metal palm trees that take you further South so warmer climes. It’s comfy and it’s classy.
📍Apollolaan 2, 1077 BA
2. Gio’s By The River
This flamboyant new Italian restaurant will undoubtedly charm you. First, with its colorful and extravagant decoration and then, with its delicious food. Situated right by the NDSM ferry, Gio’s By The River is our new favorite dinning spot for a perfect evening out.
📍 NDSM-Kade 14, 1033 PG
3. Bam Boa
If you are looking for a beach vibe in the middle of the city, Bam Boa is exactly the place for you. Not only is the decoration super beachy, but the menu is very summery, with fresh and delicious options like oysters, tacos or salmon tataki. The sangria is also extra tasty.
📍Weesperzijde 135, 1091 ES
4. Lolo’s
Lolo’s is also an Italian restaurant (isn’t Italian food always a good idea?) and it’s quite spectacular. The atmostphere is the liveliest you’ll see in the whole city. The food is also delicious and the cocktails – absolutely to die for. Try the Let’s Get Fizzical for the perfect combination of freshness.
📍 Oudekerksplein 48, 1012 GZ
5. The Duchess
The Duchess is super-fancy, offering what it calls ‘London hospitality alongside Viennese grandeur.’ If you want a really pretty high tea then this is the place to go because the food is just as beautiful as the decor.
📍Spuistraat 172, 1012 VT
6. Bar Botanique
Bar Botanique will give you the perfect dose of tropical greenery you’re seeking. The place is like an green oasis right in Amsterdam-East! Whether for a lunch, dinner or just drinks, you’ll love this lively, beautiful restaurant.
📍Eerste van Swindenstraat 581, 1093 LC
7. De Kop van Oost
The interior of the restaurant is beautiful but it’s nothing compared to the incredible views of the water. On an evening you can see the starts through the glass panelling on the ceiling and it’s truly magical.
📍Zeeburgerpad 1, 1018 AH
8. Restaurant Rouhi
You’ll find Restaurant Rouhi on the first floor of The House Of Rituals. It’s one of those places that’s instantly calming, with laid back, yet intricate decor. In summer you can enjoy the gorgeous terrace, too.
📍Spui 10, 1012 XG
9. Cantine De Caron
Not everyone likes copper pans as much as me, and I accept that, but they’re not the only reason behind why I think Cantine De Caron is so pretty. It’s a former gas factory and that doesn’t sound too pretty either but the high ceilings make it pretty spectacular. Plus, the terrace is large, open and airy too.
📍Pazzanistraat 8, 1014 DB
10. Lion Noir
The rich, green tones at Lion Noir bring a fantastic, kind of sci-fi quality to it. There’s something otherworldly and yet cosy about the deco that makes you want to stay.
📍Reguliersdwarsstraat 28, 1017 BM